Set 8: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The sun was setting, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. The birds stopped singing, and the crickets began to chirp. Night had arrived.
Which choice best describes the progression of time in the text?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Sunset -> Birds stop -> Crickets start -> Night. This is the transition to night. Authors structure their writing purposefully to guide readers through their ideas. Identify the organizational pattern (cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution) and how each part contributes to the whole. Authors choose organizational patterns deliberately to enhance their message. Recognizing whether a text uses chronological order, cause-effect, compare-contrast, or problem-solution helps you understand the author's purpose and follow the logic.
Key Evidence:
• "setting"
• "Night had arrived"
Why others are wrong: A (Not stormy.), B (Description, not memory.), C (Present sequence.).
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